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| Not a large Mosquito, but a Crane Fly. (Diptera) The internet tells me that the 'handle bars' behind the wings are known as halteres. Halteres function as balancing gyroscopes, or so they say. I think they are for fairies to hold on to .... |
@maggiezlenz - a photo journal of wild and wonderful thingz...
Saturday, 23 July 2011
July 23, 2011
Friday, 22 July 2011
July 22, 2011
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| Another dig in the archives today - this photo was taken last Sunday It is said that Mousebirds make very good pets. They are very amusing birds. |
Thursday, 21 July 2011
July 21, 2011
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| These little frogs are known as "Banded Rubber Frogs" They are very shiny and I find them difficult to photograph. They burrow and live on termites and other insects. This chap was inside the compost drum when I lifted the lid today. The comical threatening stance led to my decision to post the photos even though I was not happy with the quality. It lifted its behind and puffed itself up trying to look beeeeg and dangerous - it was quite hilarious. Worried that it might explode, I closed the lid - I certainly did not want to be in the line of fire! |
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